Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health

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Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health

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About this course: In today’s world, mental illness and distress are common and these account for a significant burden of disability within our community. At the same time, there is a growing interest in understanding and enhancing positive mental health and wellbeing; particularly from developments in the fields of positive psychology and mental health promotion. Positive Psychiatry is a new term (Jeste et al 2016) that describes a dual approach to mental health, where we build strengths, supports and healthy lifestyles as well as treating illness and distress. In this course, we will explore different aspects of good mental health as well as provide an overview of the major kinds of m…

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About this course: In today’s world, mental illness and distress are common and these account for a significant burden of disability within our community. At the same time, there is a growing interest in understanding and enhancing positive mental health and wellbeing; particularly from developments in the fields of positive psychology and mental health promotion. Positive Psychiatry is a new term (Jeste et al 2016) that describes a dual approach to mental health, where we build strengths, supports and healthy lifestyles as well as treating illness and distress. In this course, we will explore different aspects of good mental health as well as provide an overview of the major kinds of mental disorders, their causes, treatments and how to seek help and support. The course will feature a large number of Australian experts in psychiatry, psychology and mental health research, and we will also hear from “lived experience experts”, people who have lived with mental illness, and share their personal stories of recovery. We take an evidence-based approach to a range of strategies that anyone can use to enhance their own mental health and that of others, from exercise and relaxation techniques through to the role of love, relationships and 'good' types of work. We cover topics from creativity and yoga through to psychiatric medications and psychotherapies. This course is designed for anyone with an interest in psychiatry and mental health. It may be particularly helpful if you have struggled with illness, cared for a family member or friend, or work in a related field and would like to know more about how to assist people.

Created by:  The University of Sydney
  • Taught by:  Sonia Kumar, Psychiatry Course Coordinator

    Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney
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WEEK 1


Module 1 - Positive mental health and Psychiatry
Welcome to the MOOC! Get yourself acquainted. This module is about positive mental health, stress and recovery, and some of the important findings from Aristotle through to recent research on the correlates to happiness.


8 videos, 8 readings, 1 practice quiz expand


  1. Video: MOOC overview
  2. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: How to navigate the MOOC
  3. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Overview of assessments and activities
  4. Тренировочный тест: Pre-course knowledge test
  5. Элемент LTI: Questionnaire 1: Pre-course self-assessment
  6. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: About the Pre-course self-assesment scales
  7. Video: Wellbeing
  8. Video: Positive mental health and Psychiatry
  9. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Essential reading - Mental Health and Wellbeing
  10. Video: Stress
  11. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Essential reading - Stress
  12. Video: Recovery perspective
  13. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Essential reading - 100 ways to support recovery
  14. Video: Tina's Story - Part 1
  15. Video: Positive Psychology
  16. Video: 8 Steps to Happiness
  17. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Essential readings - the PERMA Model
  18. Вопрос для обсуждения: What is positive mental health?
  19. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Module 1 Reading list


WEEK 2


Module 2 - Body and Mind



This module is about the body and mind. We will learn about the central importance of physical health and lifestyle, and how exercise can be used as an evidence-based treatment for common mental health conditions. We will cover basic relaxation and mindfulness strategies, as well as personality strengths, and how to identify your own strengths.


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  1. Video: Exercise
  2. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Essential readings - Exercise
  3. Video: BONUS: The benefits of pet ownership
  4. Video: Yoga and mental health
  5. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Recommended resource - Yoga
  6. Video: Sleeping well
  7. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Essential readings - Sleep
  8. Элемент LTI: Questionnaire 2: Insomnia Severity Index
  9. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Recommended resource - About the Insomnia Severity Index
  10. Video: Nutrition: Prevention
  11. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Essential readings - Nutrition
  12. Video: Relaxation
  13. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Essential reading - Breathing and relaxation exercises
  14. Video: Mindfulness
  15. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Recommended resources - Mindfulness
  16. Video: Personality strengths
  17. Video: A strengths approach to community mental health
  18. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Recommended resources - Strengths Assessment and VIA survey of Character Strengths
  19. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Essential reading - Goal setting
  20. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Module 2 Reading list
  21. Вопрос для обсуждения: Identifying strengths

Graded: Assessment 1 - Goal setting exercise

WEEK 3


Module 3 - Love and Work



Mental health has sometimes been described simply as the capacity to love and to work. Psychiatry still uses similar concepts today. In this module, we talk about love and work, and introduce the complementary ideas of rest and play. We hear about attachment theory, social connections and the ancient wisdom of Australian Aboriginal views on wellbeing. We discuss the importance of contributing and here you find out whether or not work is good for you.


9 videos, 9 readings expand


  1. Video: Attachment and mental health
  2. Video: Creative selves
  3. Video: Autonomy and connection
  4. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Recommended resource - Attachment
  5. Video: Families and carers
  6. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Recommended resource - The benefits of social support
  7. Video: Aboriginal Australians: social and emotional wellbeing
  8. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Recommended resource - Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
  9. Video: Social and economic participation
  10. Video: The YES Project
  11. Video: Consumer communities
  12. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Recommended resources - Consumer communities
  13. Video: Work and mental health
  14. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Essential reading: Australian and New Zealand Consensus Statement on the Health Benefits of Work
  15. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Essential reading - Work-Life Balance
  16. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Recommended resource - Benefits of Volunteering
  17. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Recommended resources on work and mental health
  18. Вопрос для обсуждения: Autonomy and connection
  19. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Module 3 Reading list

Graded: Assessment 2 - Reflections on Love and Work

WEEK 4


Module 4 - Mental Illness



In this module, we cover the major categories of mental illness: their symptoms, causes and treatments. This includes the more common conditions such as anxiety, depression and addictions, as well as less common mental illnesses such as psychosis, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.


10 videos, 13 readings expand


  1. Video: Tina's Story - Part 2
  2. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Essential reading - What is mental illness?
  3. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Recommended resource - Mental Health First Aid
  4. Video: Anxiety
  5. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Essential reading - Anxiety
  6. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Recommended resources - Types of anxiety disorders
  7. Video: Depression
  8. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Essential readings - Depression
  9. Video: Addictions
  10. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Essential readings - Addictions
  11. Элемент LTI: Questionnaire 3: AUDIT Scale
  12. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Recommended resources - About the AUDIT Scale
  13. Video: Trauma
  14. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Essential reading - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
  15. Video: Bipolar disorder
  16. Video: BONUS: Rob's story
  17. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Essential reading - Bipolar disorder
  18. Video: Psychosis and Schizophrenia
  19. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Essential reading - Psychosis and schizophrenia
  20. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Recommended readings - ADHD and autism spectrum
  21. Video: Psychotherapies
  22. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Essential readings - Talking Therapies
  23. Video: Psychiatric medications
  24. Вопрос для обсуждения: Stigma
  25. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Module 4 Reading list

Graded: Assessment 3 - Take-home messages

WEEK 5


Module 5 - Paths to Recovery
In this module, we will detail some of the many paths to recovery. From early intervention through the philosophy of personal recovery, consumer support networks, creative arts as therapy as well as spiritual and religious practices.


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  1. Video: Resilience
  2. Video: Early intervention - Part 1
  3. Video: Early intervention - Part 2
  4. Video: Innovations in mental health
  5. Video: Creativity
  6. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Recommended resources - Writing and problem-solving
  7. Video: Music therapy
  8. Video: Art therapy
  9. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Recommended resource - Music and the brain
  10. Video: Spirituality
  11. Video: Tina's Story - Part 3
  12. Video: Summary of MOOC
  13. Элемент LTI: Questionnaire 4: Post-course self-assessment
  14. Вопрос для обсуждения: Reflection on goals from week 2
  15. Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Module 5 Reading list

Graded: Assessment 4 - Post-course knowledge test
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